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Bones of the vertebral column
vertebral column & curvatures of the spine
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Anatomy
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09/06/2010

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the vertebral column of a child has ___-____bones
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33-34
Term
the adult vertebral column has how many bones
Definition
26
Term
the bones of the vertebral column are ____shaped bones
Definition
irregular
Term
how many cervical vertebrae are there?
Definition
7
Term
where are the cervical vertebrae located
Definition
in the neck
Term
C1 or______ is the first cervical vertebrae & gives us the ability to nod
Definition
Atlas
Term
Which vertebra serves as a pivot & allows us to move our head in a side to side motion "no"
Definition
C2 Axis
Term
how many thoracic vertebrae are there
Definition
12
Term
posterior ribs attach to the vertebrae ____-_____
Definition
T1-T12
Term
how many lumbar vertebrae are there
Definition
5
Term
where are the lumbar vertebrae located
Definition
in the small of the back
Term
which vertebrae are larger & stronger than the others & support more weight
Definition
lumbar (5)
Term
how many sacral bones does a child have
Definition
5
Term
how many sacral bones does an adult have
Definition
1
Term
this bone is wedged between the two hip bones and forms the foundation for the pelvic girdle
Definition
sacral
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how many coccyx bones are there in a child
Definition
4-5
Term
how many coccyx bones are there in an adult
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1
Term
this is the true tailbone & can be flexed anteriorly when you sit down
Definition
coccyx
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the curve in the cervical spine is_____
Definition
convex
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the curve in the thoracic spine is_____
Definition
concave
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the curve in the lumbar spine is_____
Definition
convex
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the curve in the pelvis is_____
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concave
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